How to create a Data Entry Application using ChatGPT in MS Excel and VBA

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Tutorial Summary: Create a Data Entry Application with ChatGPT

Setup

• Install Microsoft Excel.
• Open Excel and create a new workbook named “Data Entry Application using ChatGPT”.
• Save as a macro-enabled file.

Create Worksheets

• Add two worksheets: “Home” and “Database”.

Home Worksheet

• Insert a button using shapes.
• Format the button and label it “Data Entry Form”.
• Hide gridlines.

Database Worksheet

• Create column headers: Serial Number, Name, Gender, Mobile Number, Country, Address, Submitted By, Submitted On.
• Adjust column width and apply formatting and borders.

Trust Center Settings

• Enable “Trust access to the VBA project object model” in Excel’s Trust Center settings.

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

• Open VBA Editor (Developer tab or ALT+F11).
• Set reference to “Visual Basic for Applications Extensibility 5.3”.

Using ChatGPT for VBA Code

• Generate VBA code with ChatGPT for:
  • Creating the user form at runtime.
  • Initializing form controls and populating combo box with country names.
  • Transferring data from the form to the database worksheet.
  • Reset button functionality to clear form or cancel action.

Testing

• Test the form by entering data and submitting to the database worksheet.
• Ensure the reset button clears the form correctly.
• Assign a macro to the button on the Home worksheet to show the data entry form.

Conclusion

• The tutorial covers creating a basic data entry application using ChatGPT.
• Future tutorials may cover advanced features like validation, searching, editing, deleting, printing, and emailing.

Download Resources

• Prompts and step-by-step guide available in the description box of the tutorial video.